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Suspect Earl Johnson Arrested for Theft in the 6th District

Earl Johnson is 37 years-of-age and is from the 2200 block of West Harold Street. Johnson is charged with theft and related offenses.Click image for a full size photo of Earl Johnson

The Philadelphia Police Department would like to thank the media for their assistance in the arrest of the suspect for an attempted theft in Old City.

On December 21, 2013, Earl Johnson was arrested for a theft that occurred at the Golden Nugget Jewelers located at 800 Chestnut Street. Johnson was captured on surveillance video attempting to cut a hole the in the glass to gain access to a display of diamond engagement rings. After an unsuccessful attempt at cutting the glass the suspect left the area. On December 21, 2013, after viewing himself on local news stations Johnson turned himself into police.

The Philadelphia Police Department (PPD) is the nation's fourth largest police department, with over 6600 sworn members and 800 civilian personnel. The PPD is the primary law enforcement agency responsible for serving Philadelphia County, extending over 140 square-miles in which approximately 1.5 million reside.